Tokyo Olympics Tennis: Djokovic, Medvedev calls for delayed start due to heat
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Tennis: Djokovic, Medvedev calls for delayed start due to heat

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev - the world's top two men's tennis players - led calls to Tokyo Olympic organisers on Saturday to move matches to the late afternoon for the rest of the competition to save players from the stifling conditions. READ: "I agree with him 100%," Djokovic said after finishing off his first-round match on the Centre Court of Ariake Tennis Park in an hour. "I was thinking on court that for tennis players conditions are really rough," Pavlyuchenkova said, complaining that she was unable to find enough ice on court as it had melted. "They could have somehow tried to make it a bit easier on us but it's the Olympics so we can't really do much about it."

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Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic scripts history with four Olympic quarterfinals

India Today  

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Medvedev’s 3.40am finish is latest absurd example of why tennis has to change
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New York Times  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic 'not sure' about US Open after pulling out of mixed doubles bronze match
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Firstpost  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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India Today  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes over as USA-Russia spar over doping accusations
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Firstpost  

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Tokyo 2020 Tennis: No golden Slam for Djokovic, loses to Zverev in semis
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Tennis: No golden Slam for Djokovic, loses to Zverev in semis

The Hindu  

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Karen Khachanov advances to gold-medal match in Tokyo Olympic tennis
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Karen Khachanov advances to gold-medal match in Tokyo Olympic tennis

India TV News  

Karen Khachanov is into the gold-medal match in tennis at the Tokyo Olympics. Khachanov's opponent for gold will be either top-ranked Novak Djokovic or Alexander Zverev of Germany, who were next to play on another humid but overcast day at the Ariake Tennis Park. Khachanov was pushed to three sets in three of his previous four matches in Tokyo but …

Tokyo Olympics: Serbia coach says team was against Novak Djokovic playing mixed doubles
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Serbia coach says team was against Novak Djokovic playing mixed doubles

The Hindu  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic romps into semi-finals; Belinda Bencic reaches women's final
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic romps into semi-finals; Belinda Bencic reaches women's final

Firstpost  

World number one Djokovic, who has already sealed the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles this season, brushed aside Nishikori 6-2, 6-0 in just 70 minutes. Tokyo: Novak Djokovic maintained his Golden Slam bid by thumping Japanese hope Kei Nishikori to reach the men’s Olympic tennis semi-finals, while his chief gold-medal rival Daniil Medvedev was dumped out on Thursday. …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic ‘getting better and better’ after straight sets thrashing of Kei Nishikori to enter semis
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic ‘getting better and better’ after straight sets thrashing of Kei Nishikori to enter semis

Firstpost  

The world number one, chasing a calendar Golden Grand Slam, ended home interest in the tennis with a ruthless 6-2, 6-0 victory in only 70 minutes. Tokyo: Novak Djokovic said he is “getting better and better” after easing into the Tokyo Olympics men’s tennis semi-finals on Thursday with a straight-sets thrashing of Japanese hope Kei Nishikori. “Obviously, there is a …

Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic cruises past Nishikori and into Olympic semis
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic cruises past Nishikori and into Olympic semis

The Hindu  

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Tokyo Olympics tennis match timings changed due to heat: ITF
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics tennis match timings changed due to heat: ITF

India TV News  

The International Tennis Federation has said that the tennis fixtures at the Ariake Tennis Park in the Tokyo Olympics will start at 3pm Japan Standard Time from Thursday. "In the interests of player health and welfare and following extensive consultation, the ITF has announced a change of schedule due to the increasing heat and humidity currently being experienced in Tokyo, …

Tokyo Olympics Tennis: Delayed start due to heat, announces ITF after players' requests
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Tennis: Delayed start due to heat, announces ITF after players' requests

The Hindu  

Tennis matches at the Tokyo Olympics will start from 3 pm local time from Thursday, governing body International Tennis Federation said after requests from players who had struggled in hot and humid conditions. World number two Daniil Medvedev gave a frank assessment of the stifling conditions on Wednesday when the visibly upset Russian told the umpire he could finish his …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic sets up quarter-final clash with Japan's Kei Nishikori
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Firstpost  

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Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat
3 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat

Deccan Chronicle  

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Tennis at Tokyo 2020: Svitolina set for semifinal; Medvedev survives cramps to advance
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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev begin their Tokyo Olympic campaign with a win
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India TV News  

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3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev urge schedule rethink as tennis stars toil in sweltering heat

Firstpost  

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3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic makes fast start to gold bid despite 'brutal' heat

Firstpost  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Djokovic begins quest for Olympic tennis glory as Pogacar eyes road race gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Djokovic begins quest for Olympic tennis glory as Pogacar eyes road race gold

Firstpost  

The opening ceremony took place before empty stands with Tokyo in a state of emergency, a scenario that will become a familiar sight with fans banned from all but a handful of venues. Tokyo: History-chasing Novak Djokovic launches his quest for Olympic tennis glory, while Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar goes for one of 11 gold medals on offer …

Novak Djokovic not feeling pressure at Tokyo Olympics as his 'golden slam' quest continues
3 years, 5 months ago

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ABC  

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Tokyo Olympics: Tokyo Games more relevant than ever, says Murray
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Tokyo Games more relevant than ever, says Murray

The Hindu  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Empty stadiums, pandemic, scheduling get in the way of tennis players and Olympic dream
3 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Novak Djokovic '50-50' On Whether To Play At Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic '50-50' On Whether To Play At Tokyo Olympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WIMBLEDON, England — Even with a chance to complete a so-called “Golden Slam,” Novak Djokovic isn’t sure he’ll be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. Novak Djokovic attends a press conference after winning his men's singles final match against Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon on July 11, in London, England. Pool via Getty Images The top-ranked Djokovic beat Matteo …

Novak Djokovic '50-50' on whether to play at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic '50-50' on whether to play at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Even with a chance to complete a so-called “Golden Slam,” Novak Djokovic isn't sure he'll be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. The top-ranked Djokovic beat Matteo Berrettini in four sets to earn his third straight Grand Slam title after the Australian Open and French Open — and record-equaling 20th in total. If he wins in Tokyo and at the U.S. …

Novak Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he was "50-50" about competing at the Tokyo Olympics later this month following the organisers' decision to ban fans from attending and the restrictions on the number of people he can take to the Games. Olympic organisers said on Thursday that the Games would take place without spectators in Tokyo as a surge in …

Roger Federer to Take Call on Tokyo Olympics Participation After Wimbledon
3 years, 6 months ago

Roger Federer to Take Call on Tokyo Olympics Participation After Wimbledon

News 18  

Roger Federer is still not sure whether he will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Saturday that he and his team plan to “reassess the situation after Wimbledon.” Speaking to reporters in a video conference from the All England Club before the grass-court Grand Slam tournament begins Monday, Federer said that how things go over the coming fortnight will affect …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympic preparation going haywire as India's top table tennis players prefer to train individually
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympic preparation going haywire as India's top table tennis players prefer to train individually

Firstpost  

After not getting his Denmark visa for training, Sharath Kamal is looking forward to the national camp in Sonepat but his preparations would be incomplete if he is not able to train with mixed doubles partner Manika Batra. New Delhi: The preparation of the Olympic-bound Indian table tennis contingent seems to be going nowhere with leading players G Sathiyan and …

Roger Federer calls for end to Tokyo Olympics uncertainty
3 years, 7 months ago

Roger Federer calls for end to Tokyo Olympics uncertainty

The Hindu  

Tennis great Roger Federer has called on Olympics organisers to end the uncertainty around the Tokyo Games, with the 20-times Grand Slam winner saying he was still in two minds whether to compete. I'm a bit between the two," Federer, who won a doubles gold in the 2008 Beijing Games and a silver in singles four years later in London, …

Djokovic loses cool, wins match against Fritz in Rome rain
3 years, 7 months ago

Djokovic loses cool, wins match against Fritz in Rome rain

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic shouted at the umpire before regaining his cool to see out his rain-delayed second-round match against Taylor Fritz at the Italian Open on Tuesday. He added: “I asked you three times and you are not checking anything.” Djokovic, who has won the Italian Open five times, went on to beat the American 6-3, 7-6. Djokovic will next …

Djokovic committed to 2020 Olympics, worries about Tokyo heat
5 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic committed to 2020 Olympics, worries about Tokyo heat

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic said Saturday he plans to arrive in Japan early after Wimbledon next year to acclimatise himself to the extreme heat during the Tokyo Olympics. The Serbian star urged tennis authorities to find a way to organise matches to minimise harm from the heat, with many experts warning that Tokyo summer temperatures and high humidity may …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic committed to Games, urges ITF to find ways to deal with sweltering heat
5 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic committed to Games, urges ITF to find ways to deal with sweltering heat

Firstpost  

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Saturday he plans to arrive in Japan early after Wimbledon next year to acclimatise himself to the extreme heat during the Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo: World number one Novak Djokovic said on Saturday he plans to arrive in Japan early after Wimbledon next year to acclimatise himself to the extreme heat during the Tokyo …

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